In a widespread outage affecting millions of users
worldwide, Meta’s flagship social media platforms, including Facebook,
Instagram, and Messenger, went offline, leaving users unable to access their
accounts and services. The outage, which began without warning, sparked panic
among users, who feared their accounts had been compromised. However, the issue was resolved within about an hour, and all services have returned to normal operation.
Users reported difficulties accessing the platforms, with
many finding themselves logged out of their accounts on Facebook while
Instagram remained completely inaccessible. The outage, which appears to have
originated from issues within Facebook’s login system, led to a surge in
concerned messages on various social media platforms, including Twitter.
Despite the widespread disruption, Meta, the parent company
of the affected services, did not release any official statements regarding the
outage. The absence of updates from Meta’s official accounts, including on
Twitter, added to users’ frustration and uncertainty about the situation.
JUST IN: META uses X to announce that Facebook and Instagram are down worldwide. pic.twitter.com/rFMSV0VpCk
— Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) March 5, 2024
Tracking website Down Detector highlighted significant
outages across Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger, indicating a global-scale
disruption in service. Users from various regions reported being unable to
access the platforms, suggesting that the outage was not limited to a specific
geographical area.
Meta using 𝕏 to announce it’s downtime is the best thing you’ll see on the internet today 😂 pic.twitter.com/vrn5kWXfu1
— DogeDesigner (@cb_doge) March 5, 2024
Meta’s Advertising Services Remain Operational
Meta’s business products, including advertising services on
Facebook and Instagram, reportedly remained unaffected by the outage, according
to the company’s status page for business products. However, Meta does not
maintain official status pages for its consumer products, leaving users without
official channels to obtain information about the outage.
WhatsApp, another popular messaging service owned by Meta,
appeared to be functioning normally amidst the disruption, providing users with
an alternative means of communication during the outage. As users eagerly await the restoration of services, the
outage serves as a reminder of the vulnerability of digital platforms and the
widespread impact such disruptions can have on global connectivity and
communication.
In a widespread outage affecting millions of users
worldwide, Meta’s flagship social media platforms, including Facebook,
Instagram, and Messenger, went offline, leaving users unable to access their
accounts and services. The outage, which began without warning, sparked panic
among users, who feared their accounts had been compromised. However, the issue was resolved within about an hour, and all services have returned to normal operation.
Users reported difficulties accessing the platforms, with
many finding themselves logged out of their accounts on Facebook while
Instagram remained completely inaccessible. The outage, which appears to have
originated from issues within Facebook’s login system, led to a surge in
concerned messages on various social media platforms, including Twitter.
Despite the widespread disruption, Meta, the parent company
of the affected services, did not release any official statements regarding the
outage. The absence of updates from Meta’s official accounts, including on
Twitter, added to users’ frustration and uncertainty about the situation.
JUST IN: META uses X to announce that Facebook and Instagram are down worldwide. pic.twitter.com/rFMSV0VpCk
— Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) March 5, 2024
Tracking website Down Detector highlighted significant
outages across Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger, indicating a global-scale
disruption in service. Users from various regions reported being unable to
access the platforms, suggesting that the outage was not limited to a specific
geographical area.
Meta using 𝕏 to announce it’s downtime is the best thing you’ll see on the internet today 😂 pic.twitter.com/vrn5kWXfu1
— DogeDesigner (@cb_doge) March 5, 2024
Meta’s Advertising Services Remain Operational
Meta’s business products, including advertising services on
Facebook and Instagram, reportedly remained unaffected by the outage, according
to the company’s status page for business products. However, Meta does not
maintain official status pages for its consumer products, leaving users without
official channels to obtain information about the outage.
WhatsApp, another popular messaging service owned by Meta,
appeared to be functioning normally amidst the disruption, providing users with
an alternative means of communication during the outage. As users eagerly await the restoration of services, the
outage serves as a reminder of the vulnerability of digital platforms and the
widespread impact such disruptions can have on global connectivity and
communication.